They want to be paid off--at the bottom of all this protest, those holding the reins of the protest will turn the protest "off" quite instantly when offered a share of the money.
This is extortion, pure and simple, disguised as an "environmental" protest. Watch how quickly it gets turned off once the right palms are greased.
They should initiate a RICO prosecution against these extortionists. Jail a few of 'em. Make a big show--frog march them in front of the cameras.
Then see if the movement doesn't die down.
after rubbing noses ( I kid you not) with the local PD , 31 were arrested and briefly detained before being released on $250 bond
Sounds like a lot of money will be used for non telescope funding purposes. When Hawaii shows us the vital records of Amoeba I'll consider supporting their economy.